Reports have been circulating today that the proposed takeover of Leeds united has collapsed. There is even talk of Shaun Harvey heading to Monaco to resurrect the deal with Ken Bates.
Lust, who originally announced a takeover was being discussed, have today stated the deal has collapsed. However the club have moved to calm nerves by issuing a statement.
The statement released on the official website stated “Leeds United announces that the exclusivity period granted to a potential investor as mentioned in the statement of 26 June has ended.
“The club remain happy to continue discussions, but not on an exclusive basis, so as not to prevent other options passing.
“The first priority must be to ensure that the credibility of any future investor or ultimate owner is such, that the Leeds legacy and its future is in safe hands, back in the Premiership.
“The club will continue to be receptive to approaches from potential new partners who can establish that they have the necessary credentials.
“Meanwhile, it is encouraging that there is a new spirit at the club under the management of Neil Warnock and his ten new signings. The club will making no further comment at this stage.”
Meanwhile Neil Warnock has placed Robbie Rogers and Danny Pugh on the transfer list in an effort to raise transfer funds. Pugh rejoined Leeds, initially on loan, at the start of last season. He signed a permanent contract in January after leaving Stoke.
Rogers joined from MLS side Columbus Crew in January, but struggled to make an impact due to injuries, having very little game time to prove himself.
Warnock has stated his desire to sign a right winger and a striker to complete his squad.
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Sorry LUFC NO MORE, you were my life my soul my everything no more unless BATES is got rid of.
Thanks pal I am lad I am not alone
Why oh why did we let him in to LUFC He is destroying us as he tried with Chelsea. It is now upto the fans to stop him, do not let him win boycot matches as that is what will finish him
BATES OUT……… Stop filling his pockets guy’s
How about BOY GEORGE!!!!
Yet again the fat cat has just got fatter the odds were on that he would do it again and he has. Is it not time that we started talking with Bates’s pocket ALL our best players sold again nothing to replace them. IS IT NOT TIME WE THAT BOYCOT THE MATCHES hit him were it hurts, his pocket Come on LEEDS. ( I am 60yrs old and have followed LUFC from being 5yrs old through thick and thin, but enough is enough). Remember Chelsea!!!! Am now a follower of Norwich,
Bates will sell the youngsters that are coming through next, because he thinks that he can get away with it. He just rides rough shod over Leeds United fans and treats them with disdain. I am with you on this! Hope other fools don’t continue to line his pockets and watch their precious assets being sold off around them. Disgraceful!!
ralph gallagher-i couldnt agree with you more ive been a leeds supporter since i was 5 now in 50, and although bates saved us from going under he will do to us what he did to chelsea make us an nearly team get rid bates your not wanted anymore!!!
…the fat girl that no one else wants to dance with would like it to be known that she is still open to offers…please… anyone?
we defo need a right singer – same rodgers is a right sided winger
Changed now!
At the very end of your article It states that Mr. Warnock desires to sign a right singer. Mick Hucknall isn’t doing much these days but doubt he could do much of a job for him.
Hi Uncle Bulgaria,I thought we were after someone other then the tenors unlimited (or whatever they are called) for the christmas party, with Bates supposedly on his way. Thanks for spot. Changed now.
He’s a scummer anyway isn’t he!!!!